Coppi, Fausto - Maglia BIANCHI Pirelli, 1950s

Long-sleeved shirt, light blue and white central band, with zip closure at the neck. 

On the front sponsor BIANCHI PIRELLI sewing. Two front button pockets.
On the left sleeve sponsor PIRELLI sewn. 
To the back sponsor BIANCHI PIRELLI sewing.Three back pockets, with buttons. 

Internal neck tag size II. Manufacturer's plate MAGLIEFICIO VITTORE GIANNI Milano. 

A photograph is provided with the shirt showing Coppi wearing the same shirt, under a second sweatshirt. The photo masterfully highlights the presence of the manufacturer's plate. The jersey was donated by the very champion Coppi to a CONI executive who at the time had been an Olympian in Los Angeles 1932 in the athletics team. The manager also took care of the cycling sector for Sardinia, hence their friendship. 

The shirt measures approx. 41 cm from shoulder to shoulder, and approx. 55 cm in sleeve length. In excellent condition.